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In addition to the educational material provided throughout this web site, more mobility-related articles are included below for your information and reference.
You will also find a list of mobility resources for select organizations and companies that provide disability related information, contacts, products and services.
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In addition, be sure to consult with your healthcare professional about all your mobility concerns and equipment purchases.
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Global Organizations that Offer Mobility Resources
Wheelchair Sports Associations
Disabled Friendly Travel Resources and Contacts
Learning About ADA Requirements
ADA: Common Mistakes in Wheelchair Accessible Construction
Tips on Making Your Home More Accessible
Wheelchair Etiquette
Assistive Technology
How to Pick a Discount Wheelchair Retailer
Using Mobility Classifieds to Source Equipment
Ms. Wheelchair America Program
More About Miss Wheelchair Pageants
Wheelchair Model Shannon Murray
ADA Bathroom Design Guidelines
Disability and Mobility Resources:
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National membership organization that advocates for political and economic empowerment for the more than 56 million children and adults living with disabilities in the U.S.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.
International Center for Disability Research on the Internet (ICDRI)
An internationally recognized public policy center organized by and for people with disabilities, ICDRI seeks opportunity equalization for persons with disabilities by identifying barriers to participation in society and promoting best practices and universal design for the global community.
Children of Aging Parents
A nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support.
Healthcare Professionals with a Disability: HCP-Disability
Site dedicated to promoting, supporting and providing information about disabled people as healthcare professionals in the UK.
Disabled-World.com
Resources, world news and articles for people with disabilities.
Disabled Action Committee 4 Virginia
Founded by Keith Kessler, DAC is an advocacy organization that unites elderly, disabled and non-disabled people to use their collective strength and votes to champion for change in the delivery of health care services.
Brejcha disABILITY Resource Site
Comprehensive site on mobility resources with extensive links, articles, relevant newspaper and magazine citings, and fictional stories (some with disABLED main characters) for people with any disability or medical condition.
The Social Security and Disability Resource Center
Provides resources, articles, news, forums and links on a wide array of social security and disability-related topics.
Spinal Cord Injury Information
Quadriplegic, paraplegic and caregiver resources for those living with a spinal cord injury or other disabling injuries or disease of the spine.
Disabled Online
Online portal offering web directory, classified ads, mobility resources, shopping, news, forums and chat rooms specifically for people with disabilities.
360 USA Inc.
Interactive ezine that challenges traditional views of people with disabilities and features articles, shopping and resources for information and entertainment.
New LifeStyles Online
Comprehensive guide to senior housing and care, listing all state licensed senior communities and home health care and hospice care agencies in the U.S.
SeekWellness.com
Content focused on helping individuals, families, communities and businesses achieve wellness.
Mobility Air Transport (MAT)
A non-profit organization dedicated to making air travel more accessible, convenient, and comfortable for persons using wheelchairs and their travel companions.
CarePathways.com
Created and maintained by RNs to provide seniors, family and caregivers quality information, mobility resources, products and services.
SavvySenior.org
Information and resource service devoted to meeting the needs of today's older Americans and the families who support them. Provides tips and information through a nationally syndicated newspaper column, free e-mail newsletter, senior resource books, weekly radio show, and television features on NBC’s Today show.
Disabled Travel Africa: Endeavour-Safaris.com
Offers tours and safaris in Botswana, South Africa, Namibia and Cape Town for people with mobility, visual and hearing impairments, as well as oxygen-users and those requiring kidney dialysis.
Janska.com
Specializes in clothing for special needs individuals, including quality Polartec Fleece garments that offer warmth, comfort, and ease of use.
Disabled Hunting and Fishing in Canada
Accessible Canadian Adventures (ACA) designs, coordinates and arranges hunting, fishing and wildlife photography adventures specifically for disabled sportsmen and women.
Used Wheelchairs USA
Offers quality used electric wheelchairs for sale or rent that are thoroughly refurbished and quality tested. Used Wheelchairs USA sells used Pride Mobility Jazzy, Pride Mobility Jet and Pride Mobility Rehabilitation Chairs.
Independent Life Resources
Resouces for people with disabilities, senior citizens and caregivers.
Stairlift Suppliers UK
Offers information and advice on buying new and reconditioned stair lifts, as well as stair lift rentals.
Access-4-All, Inc.
Site dedicated to educating and empowering people with and without disabilities through motivational presentations, diversity training, and other resource initiatives including referrals, services, and products.
360: The Accessible Lifestyle
Interactive e-zine that challenges the traditional views of people in wheelchairs. Offers articles, forums, event listings, shopping, and mobility resources.
Handi-Stop.com
Features disability resources, news, shopping, networking, classifieds, chat rooms, and a link library.
Northeast Center for Special Care
Rehabilitation and reentry programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury, neurobehavioral disorders, spinal cord injury and ventilator dependence.
SuddenlySenior.com
Weekly e-zine for those 50+ who feel way too young to be old. Voted "American's Most Trusted Senior Site," with 2,400 pages of senior humor, travel, nostalgia, trivia, senior advocacy, and resource links.
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder
An internet community for people looking for disability resources.
Adaptive Driving Alliance
Nationwide network of vehicle modification dealers who provide wheelchair van conversions, hand controls, wheelchair lifts, scooter lifts, tie downs, conversion van rentals, paratransit and other adaptive equipment for disabled drivers and passengers.
Wheelchair Vans and Handicap Vehicles made Accessible: AMS Vans
Mabels: The Over 50's Resource
Features information on assisted living, retirement, benefits, pensions, finances, health & wellbeing, travel, mobility aids and more.
Life IS Full
Online lifestyle magazine for people with disabilities and a place where people come together to share experiences and exchange information on mobility resources in the spirit of living life to the fullest.
